I have said before that I think the best souvenirs are recipes, and today I’d like to share with you one of those. When I was in Germany, I came to love and look forward to eating lebkuchen every Christmas, and my favourite ones were always either dipped or coated in chocolate. What are lebkuchen? […]
Here’s a little twist on the traditional cinnamon raisin bagel: cranberry cinnamon bagels! While it’s true that I love cinnamon raisin bagels, this cranberry version is a delightful variation. It’s a holiday spin to a classic recipe! One of these slightly sweet, cinnamon scented and sugar dusted bagels is a beautiful way to start any […]
Well everyone, today we’re gonna dive into the delicious world of everything bagels. I created this recipe back in the days when I first started making bagels, and I have to say it’s one of the best! What are everything bagels? Everything bagels are quite possibly my favourite bagel out there. They’re savoury onion bagels, […]
If you’ve been looking for a simple, time-efficient, dependable bagel recipe to make at home… I believe you have found it! This Montreal style bagel recipe is so simple (and fast!) to make, and I think you’re going to love it. I’ve now single handedly made well over 1,000 of these bagels, so although I’m […]
When I was in my early twenties, I had the privilege of eating a slice of the most glorious black forest cake at a hotel restaurant in Germany’s Black Forest. I wish I could remember the name of the place! That cake left such an impression on me that I have wanted to recreate it […]
If you’ve been looking for the perfect natural Christmas decoration for your kitchen, you can look no more: this gingerbread window garland tutorial is just the thing you need! I made this garland years ago when I still lived at home with my parents, and these photos are from way back then. I loved how […]
Looking for a new way to decorate some of your gingerbread this year? If so, then this tutorial for gingerbread wreath cookies is for you! These cookies are a cute, creative way to make gingerbread. In addition to being delicious, they also make great party favours, hostess gifts, natural Christmas ornaments, or stocking stuffers! Making […]
With the holidays fast approaching, it’s almost time to start thinking about Christmas baking and the spicy smells of gingerbread, cinnamon, and hot apple cider. It’s funny, I never actually liked gingerbread much as a kid; and frankly, it’s still not my favourite thing to eat… But the smell of it is so deliciously full […]
Everything bagels have always been one of my favourite kinds, with lots of seeds and savoury onions to make them extra delicious. Sourdough everything bagels, I’m happy to report, are even better: they offer the benefits of fermented grain, and give you that well-developed flavour that only sourdough breads can offer. What is an everything […]
Today I am going to teach you some basic piping techniques, which can be used for just about any (and possibly every) cake you’ll ever make. In this post I’ll outline which are the best basic piping tips and how to use each one. If you’ve ever browsed cake decorating supply stores, you’ll know that […]
